Vermont Hotel and nearby sports venues in Newcastle upon Tyne, England

This city hotel has an unrivalled setting next to the castle, with views either of the Tyne River and Millennium Bridge or the castle and the cathedral. It comprises a total of 101 rooms. Facilities on offer to guests include a 24-hour reception and check-out service, a hotel safe, a currency exchange facility, a cloakroom and lift access. It also offers a bar, a pub, a restaurant and conference facilities. Guests may also take advantage of the 24-hour room service and laundry services and there is complimentary car parking on site.

The beautifully appointed bedrooms come with a private bathroom with a shower/bathtub and a hairdryer, as well as a 2-line speaker phone, 3 phones per room, high-speed wifi Internet access, a flat-screen TV with Sky Sports channels, a radio, private fax capability and an in-room safe. They are also equipped with a fully stocked minibar, complimentary tea and coffee making facilities and a DVD player in every room. All rooms are non-smoking and a trouser press, an ironing board, a double bed and a work desk are provided in all accommodation as standard.

The hotel offers a gym which is free of charge for residents, an exercise and weights room, fast-tan sun capsules (charges apply), changing rooms and showers.

This hotel enjoys a prominent location next to the castle, in the heart of Newcastle. It is also placed within walking distance of the shopping, financial and leisure areas, as well as cultural venues of the city. It lies 5 minutes' walk from the train station, and offers direct access to The Quayside. It is a 10-minute walk to St. James Park, The Arena and Eldon Square. The hotel is 20 minutes from Newcastle International Airport.

Guests coming from the North on the A1 should turn off for the City Centre A695. Follow signs for the City Centre A695 along Scotswood Road into the city centre one-way system. Turn right onto Westgate Road and bear left onto Collingwood Street. At the traffic lights, filter right, past the cathedral on the left. Immediately after the Castle Keep (before the high-level bridge) turn left into Castle Garth, the hotel lies straight in front. Those coming from the West on the A69 should proceed along the A69 until reaching the 1st major roundabout. Turn right onto the Al following signposts to the City Centre A695. Remain in the filter lane and leave the A1 immediately, signposted A695. Follow instructions as from the North above.

Guests can visit The Bridge Restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the Blue Room restaurant for dinner (weekends only, subject to availability), the Lounge for afternoon tea, the Redwood bar for light meals and drinks (open until late) and Martha's bar.

American Express, Diners Club, cash, cheques, MasterCard, VISA and Switch are accepted at this hotel.

Check-in is from 2 pm on the day of arrival and check-out is by midday on the day of departure, except Sundays when a 7 pm check out is available on request.